I travel a few times a year, am a Hilton Honors member, and prefer hotels within the Hilton group. But I'm always willing to try out non-Hilton hotels, too! Pros - the hotel is safe, the front desk staff (Lolly and Phil) are genuinely friendly and helpful, there is complimentary gourmet coffee in the lobby, the room was clean, and the bathroom was nice and clean and stocked with Neutrogena toiletries. The Whole Foods in the next block helped me get healthy meals I prepared with the microwave in my room. The convention center is across the street. Cons - it is easy to miss the hotel from the outside, and the complimentary breakfast is starchy! In summary, I enjoyed my stay at the Home2Suites Charlotte Uptown. It is an excellent hotel with friendly staff, and I would stay there again if I had to return to Charlotte on business.